Associate Application Engineer - Mechanical

Title: Associate Applications Engineer – Mechanical

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Position Summary:

As the Associate Applications Engineer – Mechanical you will assist with the integration of power generation equipment in customer projects by supporting design, documentation, and verification activities. This role collaborates with internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards and provides technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with the design and development of walk-in enclosures, housing, and system requirements for generator sets, KPP, BESS, and related systems.
• Support the preparation, submission, and tracking of RFIs, and review C/D&E documents to ensure client expectations and project documentation are met.
• Assist in verifying manufacturing drawings, P&I diagrams, schematics, and data sheets for compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Research and analyze requirements from engineering standards, contracts, and proposals; review and compare customer specifications against MTU designs and vendor proposals.
• Support the preparation and finalization of equipment specifications, collaborate with internal teams for component procurement, and coordinate with vendors for production release.

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation Engineering, or related field, or 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience working with reciprocating internal combustion engines and exhaust gas treatment systems.
• Fundamental knowledge of AC and DC electricity.
• Demonstrated ability to solve engineering problems, analyze data, and present conclusions to management.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office suite, BIM360, drafting tools, and CAD software. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, and engineering collaboration tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or OSHA30 certification.
• Hands-on experience with control systems, PLC programming, and parameter changes.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 10%.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. 

Mechanical Systems07 Jul 2026; 00:07$66,306 - $107,747-AnnuallyMankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.